eStream

Straight out of Japan’s figure-collecting heartland, eStream is a brand that aims to fuse bold design, high-impact scale and anime-fandom culture into one spectacular package. Their label (often seen under the sub-brand name SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FIGURE) is designed to bring characters to life in full 1/7 scale glory—and to hit hard on display drama.

In recent years they’ve specialized in licensed characters from major anime, each piece meticulously sculpted, often with elaborate clear-parts, effect pieces and dynamic poses. For collectors who want that “wow” piece—one that dominates the shelf—eStream has become a go-to (though, fair warning: it’s not without its critics). On the flip side, eStream’s ambition means their pieces often carry premium pricing and sometimes teeter between “art-statue” and “figure display show-piece.”